Alma De Mexico

"Marco's Crazy Mango Salad  This dish at Alma Del Mar in Bella Vista hits the sweet spot between a fruit salad and a green one. And since the place opens at 8am, you can eat it for breakfast with your friends or even for dinner when the kitchen throws lump crab into the mix. We're talking about what's ostensibly a kaleidoscope in a bowl, with bright orange grilled mango slices, mixed greens, avocado slices, red bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes. The citrusy mango dressing makes this salad one of the best ways to eat fruit in Philadelphia, third only to raw and water ice." - candis mclean, alison kessler

"When Queer Eye brought its makeover series to Philly years ago, we got the gift of Alma Del Mar—full of colorful patio furniture and delicious Mexican food. This South Philly spot has a seafood-heavy brunch menu that’s solid across the board. You’ll be satisfied with the shrimp, whiting, scallops, and grits, or the salmon burger, but you should really go for the lobster benedict. It’s covered in a tangy Old Bay hollandaise that's as bright as the yellow seats on their patio. Sit under a few massive umbrellas with a taco or two and then stroll around the Italian Market." - candis mclean, alison kessler